Windows 2000 build 1969
| Build of Windows 2000 | |
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| OS family | Windows NT |
|---|---|
| Version number | 5.0 |
| Build number | 1969 |
| Build revision | 1 |
| Architecture | x86 |
| Compiled on | 1999-01-29 |
| Expiration date | |
| Timebomb | 1999-09-26 (+240 days) |
| SKUs | |
| Professional | |
| About dialog | |
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Windows 2000 build 1969 is a Beta 3 build of Windows 2000, which was originally found on 23 June 2015.[1]
Changes[edit | edit source]
- The copyright date in the Command Prompt has been updated from 1985–1998 to 1985–1999.
- Dr. Watson for Windows NT (
drwtsn32.exe) has been renamed to "Dr. Watson for Windows 2000". Also, its description has been changed from "Windows NT Application Error Debugger" to "Windows 2000 Application Error Debugger". - Quick View (
quikview.exe) has been removed. - The NT 5.0 branding in the Logon screensaver has been replaced by Windows 2000.
- The "Starting Windows NT" text appearing right before the boot screen launches has been removed
- New bugcheck codes have been added:[2]
The processor's IRQL is not valid for the currently executing context. This is a software error condition and is usually caused by a device driver changing IRQL and not restoring it to its previous value when it has finished its task.(0xC8, later renamedIRQL_UNEXPECTED_VALUE)The IO manager has detected a violation by a driver that is being verified. The faulty driver that is being verified must be debugged and replaced with a working version.(0xC9, later renamedDRIVER_VERIFIER_IOMANAGER_VIOLATION)
Gallery[edit | edit source]
Preparing setup
Setup
Installing devices
Regional settings
Boot screen
Logon prompt without message
System Properties
Safe to shutdown screen
